Microsoft Archives - Page 27 of 208

Microsoft disables MSIX protocol handler abused in malware attacks

Microsoft has again disabled the MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol handler after multiple financially motivated threat groups abused it to infect Windows users with malware. […]

21 Dec

Microsoft: Hackers target defense firms with new FalseFont malware

Microsoft says the APT33 Iranian cyber-espionage group is using recently discovered FalseFont backdoor malware to attack defense contractors worldwide. […]

21 Dec

Microsoft deprecates Defender Application Guard for some Edge users

Microsoft is deprecating Defender Application Guard (including the Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs) for Edge for Business users. […]

19 Dec

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Wi-Fi issues, asks for user feedback

Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 11 devices experience Wi-Fi connectivity issues after installing recent cumulative updates. […]

18 Dec

December’s Windows 11 KB5033375 update breaks Wi-Fi connectivity

The KB5033375 cumulative update released during the December 2023 Patch Tuesday causes Wi-Fi connectivity issues on some Windows 11 devices. […]

18 Dec

Microsoft fixes Windows printer issues with new troubleshooter

Microsoft has released a troubleshooter tool to fix an issue where the HP Smart app would automatically install on Windows systems after renaming all printers to HP LaserJet M101-M106. […]

16 Dec

Microsoft unveils new, more secure Windows Protected Print Mode

Microsoft announced a new Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP), introducing significant security enhancements to the Windows print system. […]

14 Dec

US detains suspects behind $80 million ‘pig butchering’ scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice charged four suspects (two of them already detained) for their alleged involvement in a pig butchering fraud scheme that resulted in more than $80 million in victim losses. […]

12 Dec

Microsoft December 2023 Patch Tuesday fixes 34 flaws, 1 zero-day

Today is Microsoft’s December 2023 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for a total of 34 flaws and one previously disclosed, unpatched vulnerability in AMD CPUs. […]